Within this course, you can see your drawings come to life as you learn the fundamentals of classical 2D animation. The principles taught in this course are the foundation for all other mediums of animation. Character design and basic Flash animation are also covered, and popular animated films are analyzed to aid in the students' work.

An excellent beginner course!

Dates:

    January 17, 2009, Saturday mornings (12 Classes), 9:30am-12:30pm
    May 16, 2009, Saturday mornings (12 Classes), 9:30am-12:30pm
    September 19, 2009, Saturday mornings (12 Classes), 9:30am-12:30pm

Ken Priebe - Senior Admissions Advisor/2D Animation & Stop-Motion Instructor Ken earned a BFA from the University of Michigan, where he studied art and film and directed several independent animation shorts. He has worked as an animator for several childrens' games and freelance projects for Hasbro Interactive and other independent filmmakers. Ken started working for VanArts as a teaching assistant, and still currently teaches part-time courses in 2D and Stop-Motion Animation. An avid film collector, he hosts the occasional "rare cartoon" program for the students. He is currently working on his own animated short film and has authored a book, The Art of Stop-Motion Animation. Ken also manages the admissions office and travels to different parts of the world to give info sessions about VanArts.